http://nutritionfacts.org The Latest in Nutrition Research Fri, 24 May 2013 14:21:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 The latest in nutrition related research delivered in easy to understand video segments brought to you by Michael Greger M.D. Michael Greger, M.D. clean Michael Greger, M.D. mhg1@cornell.edu mhg1@cornell.edu (Michael Greger, M.D.) Copyright 2013 - NutritionFacts.org - All Rights Reserved The Latest in Nutrition Research nutrition, nutrition facts, diet, vegan, plant-based diet, healthy eating, nutritional data, cancer, cancer prevention http://nutritionfacts.org/wp-content/themes/nutritionfacts/images/nutritionfacts_podcast.png http://nutritionfacts.org TV-G Tri-Weekly http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cranberries-versus-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cranberries-versus-cancer http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cranberries-versus-cancer/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 11:42:55 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12831 Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth.]]> Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cranberries-versus-cancer/feed/ 22 Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth. Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/update-on-cinnamon-for-blood-sugar-control/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=update-on-cinnamon-for-blood-sugar-control http://nutritionfacts.org/video/update-on-cinnamon-for-blood-sugar-control/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:30:08 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12362 Cinnamon can no longer be considered a safe and effective treatment for diabetes.]]> Cinnamon can no longer be considered a safe and effective treatment for diabetes.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/update-on-cinnamon-for-blood-sugar-control/feed/ 29 Cinnamon can no longer be considered a safe and effective treatment for diabetes. Cinnamon can no longer be considered a safe and effective treatment for diabetes. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flaxseed-vs-diabetes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flaxseed-vs-diabetes http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flaxseed-vs-diabetes/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:32:48 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12048 A tablespoon of daily ground flax seeds for a month appears to improve fasting blood sugars, triglycerides, cholesterol, and hemoglobin A1c levels in diabetics.]]> A tablespoon of daily ground flax seeds for a month appears to improve fasting blood sugars, triglycerides, cholesterol, and hemoglobin A1c levels in diabetics.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flaxseed-vs-diabetes/feed/ 22 A tablespoon of daily ground flax seeds for a month appears to improve fasting blood sugars, triglycerides, cholesterol, and hemoglobin A1c levels in diabetics. A tablespoon of daily ground flax seeds for a month appears to improve fasting blood sugars, triglycerides, cholesterol, and hemoglobin A1c levels in diabetics. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/dried-apples-dates-figs-or-prunes-for-cholesterol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dried-apples-dates-figs-or-prunes-for-cholesterol http://nutritionfacts.org/video/dried-apples-dates-figs-or-prunes-for-cholesterol/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:33:30 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11577 A comparison of the cholesterol-lowering potential of four dried fruit—apples, dates, figs, and plums.]]> A comparison of the cholesterol-lowering potential of four dried fruit—apples, dates, figs, and plums.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/dried-apples-dates-figs-or-prunes-for-cholesterol/feed/ 22 A comparison of the cholesterol-lowering potential of four dried fruit—apples, dates, figs, and plums. A comparison of the cholesterol-lowering potential of four dried fruit—apples, dates, figs, and plums. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/clinical-studies-on-acai-berries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clinical-studies-on-acai-berries http://nutritionfacts.org/video/clinical-studies-on-acai-berries/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:38:19 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11543 An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, including studies on immune function, arthritis, and metabolic parameters.]]> An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, including studies on immune function, arthritis, and metabolic parameters.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/clinical-studies-on-acai-berries/feed/ 18 An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, including studies on immune function, arthritis, and metabolic parameters. An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, including studies on immune function, arthritis, and metabolic parameters. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/apple-juice-may-be-worse-than-sugar-water/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apple-juice-may-be-worse-than-sugar-water http://nutritionfacts.org/video/apple-juice-may-be-worse-than-sugar-water/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:24:52 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=10207 Why the spike in antioxidant levels in our bloodstream after drinking apple juice might not be a good thing.]]> Why the spike in antioxidant levels in our bloodstream after drinking apple juice might not be a good thing.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/apple-juice-may-be-worse-than-sugar-water/feed/ 33 Why the spike in antioxidant levels in our bloodstream after drinking apple juice might not be a good thing. Why the spike in antioxidant levels in our bloodstream after drinking apple juice might not be a good thing. Michael Greger, M.D. clean yes http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flesh-and-fructose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flesh-and-fructose http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flesh-and-fructose/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:35:24 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=10036 Meat and sugar increase uric acid levels, which are associated with increased risk of gout, hypertension (high blood pressure), obesity, prediabetes, diabetes, kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.]]> Meat and sugar increase uric acid levels, which are associated with increased risk of gout, hypertension (high blood pressure), obesity, prediabetes, diabetes, kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flesh-and-fructose/feed/ 30 http://nutritionfacts.org/video/miocene-meteorites-and-uric-acid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=miocene-meteorites-and-uric-acid http://nutritionfacts.org/video/miocene-meteorites-and-uric-acid/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:32:20 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=10033 Human beings lost the ability to detoxify uric acid millions of years ago. What implications does this have for our health today?]]> Human beings lost the ability to detoxify uric acid millions of years ago. What implications does this have for our health today?]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/miocene-meteorites-and-uric-acid/feed/ 16 http://nutritionfacts.org/video/whole-grains-may-work-as-well-as-drugs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whole-grains-may-work-as-well-as-drugs http://nutritionfacts.org/video/whole-grains-may-work-as-well-as-drugs/#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:28:56 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=9881 The consumption of three portions of whole grains a day appears as powerful as high blood pressure medications in alleviating hypertension.]]> The consumption of three portions of whole grains a day appears as powerful as high blood pressure medications in alleviating hypertension.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/whole-grains-may-work-as-well-as-drugs/feed/ 19 http://nutritionfacts.org/video/metabolic-syndrome-and-plant-based-diets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=metabolic-syndrome-and-plant-based-diets http://nutritionfacts.org/video/metabolic-syndrome-and-plant-based-diets/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:31:47 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=9880 Plant-based diets appear to protect against metabolic syndrome, also known as syndrome X, which is characterized by the so-called “deadly quartet,” abdominal obesity, high fasting sugars, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure.]]> Plant-based diets appear to protect against metabolic syndrome, also known as syndrome X, which is characterized by the so-called “deadly quartet,” abdominal obesity, high fasting sugars, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/metabolic-syndrome-and-plant-based-diets/feed/ 6